Location
Clay Cross SS Office NE Derbyshire, High Street, Chesterfield
Reference
JOB/24/03346
Salary details
Grade 5 Hourly rate - £11.98 - £12.18 Enhanced hourly rate for working between 7.00pm and 7.00am: £15.97 - £16.24 Salary for 37 hours or pro rata pay for hours of the post. £23,114 - £23,500
Job term
Part Time
Appointment type
Permanent
Hours
Various hours available
Closing Date
17 November 2024
An opportunity has arisen at Stonelow Extra Care Establishment in Dronfield, and we are seeking to recruit seven Care Worker (Community) to join our team within the Northeast Extra Care Service. The role involves delivering a range of tasks to Clients over a 24-hour period 7 days a week, with the main aim of promoting and maintaining Client’s independence. Candidates will be expected to work to the demands of the service and will be required to work on a three-shift rota system including early mornings, afternoons and waking nights. Enhanced rates of pay will be paid for working hours after 7pm at night and before 7am.
Posts available are 5 x 24-hour posts and 2 x 18-hour posts.
The post holder will be required to undertake day-to-day tasks which include personal care, dressing, undressing, meal preparation, administering medication, monitoring health and wellbeing, supporting clients to access communal areas, and working alongside Health Care Professionals, South Yorkshire Housing team, families, and colleagues. Additionally, the ability to work on your own initiative, as well as contributing to the team, is essential. There will be an expectation to answer and respond to unplanned emergencies and report to the DSO. You will always be required to follow the care support plan in addition to any completed risk assessments and demonstrate your ability to maintain health and safety for Clients and colleagues.
You don’t need previous experience as we’ll give you all the training and support you need to complete the role.
If you are looking for a rewarding job that offers flexible working hours, good rates of pay and many other benefits stated below, we would love to hear from you.
Employees have access to a range of benefits and discounts including:
* Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
* 25 days annual leave per year (rising to 30 days after 5 years continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata). Grade dependant.
* Training and development opportunities
* Paid travel expenses if required to travel to other sites
* Smarter travel scheme including access to the cycle to work scheme
* Supportive management and team
* Free uniform
* Access to our in-house occupational services which also includes free eye tests, physiotherapy and counselling
* Derbyshire rewards – offering hundreds of discounts and cashback
More details on the benefits of working for the council can be found on our reward and recognition page.
Provisional Interview Date: 27 November 2024
Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.
The job may require unsocial hours working including weekends and Bank Holidays. Payment arrangements will be detailed in any contract offer made.
Saturday and Sunday hours will be paid at plain time where it is part of your normal working pattern unless it is between 7pm and 7am, where enhanced rates of pay apply. Enhanced pay rates are paid for Bank Holiday working.
Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts.
Please note: We do not currently possess a visa sponsorship licence, and as a result, we are unable to review applications from individuals who do not possess the right to work in the UK. If you believe that your visa status enables you to work in the UK independently, kindly add your share code and date of birth to your application, and if shortlisted, we will conduct the necessary checks before proceeding further.
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